School of Science

2004 Infinite Mile Winners

"The School of Science is extremely proud of all of our awardees -
they have all made extraordinary contributions to their units."

Robert J. Silbey, Dean of Science

Name of Awardee Department Excerpts from Nomination Letter

Robert Abruzzio
Assistant Group Leader, Bates Laboratory
"...his work is meticulous and professional...promotes quality craftsmanship..."

"...he sets a very good example for others in the laboratory in his work ethic and productivity..."

Bates Electrical Shop Team:

Thomas Boyden, Richard Heider, David Scoggins
Electrical Group, Bates Laboratory
"...they have delivered exceptional, timely and reliable service to the laboratory and have met some particularly demanding challenges..."

...the crew is attentive and prompt in their response to calls for assistance...they are a cracker-jack crew..."

John Armstrong

Administrative Officer, Brain & Cognitive Sciences

"...he is noted for his intelligent and creative approaches to issues..."

"...he clearly expects excellent work from himself and those around him and works to inspire that through his own example..."

Tancredi Botto

Research Scientist, Bates Laboratory

"...he has been involved in a pivotal function in all these areas performing some tasks himself and guiding the work of the collaboration..."

"..due to his leadership, determination and an extraordinary investment of his time, BLAST is now taking production data that will result in PhD theses for 13 graduate students..."

Technical Assistance Team:

Frank Bushard & Sean Perry
Technical Assistants, Picower Center for Learning & Memory
"...their dedication, sacrifice and professionalism have been instrumental in advancing the research of the lab..."

"...their attentional to detail and willingness to look at the science behind the task has made them invaluable to the quality of the projects..."

Carol Breen Pappalardo & Communications Administrator, Physics
"...she deserves a great deal of credit for making the Pappalardo program work...she carries this all off with professionalism and grace..."

"...last year's competition was accurately timed and went flawlessly and is the result of Carol's dedication and commitment and her desire to do more than just fulfill her tasks..."

Elizabeth Chadis Development Officer, Physics
"...has made many creative contributions to our development effort...and initiated new approaches..."

"...has infinite energy and constantly generates new ideas for helping the department reach our financial goals..."

Terry Clewley Personnel Administrator, Center for Cancer Research
"...in a relatively short period of time, he has become an invaluable resource..."

"...he is always willing to help out with any projects in addition to his HR responsibilities...he is an exemplary employee..."

Cynthia Henshall Administrative Assistant, Picower Center for Learning & Memory
"...she consistently performs above and beyond the call of duty..."

"...her creativity, organization, teamwork and diligence are all assets to PCLM and MIT..."

Catherine Lee Research Scientist, Biology
"...her contributions to my lab have been outstanding and well beyond any normal expectations..."

"...her efforts and impact on several projects will allow us to be competitive for funds for biodefense research..."

Janet MacLaughlin Administrative Assistant, Chemistry
"...her rock of experience, her personal stability and wry humor, wise counsel and her sagacity have been indispensable..."

"...handles all aspects of such needs with maximal care and efficiency and with a professionally human touch..."

Myron MacInnis Research Technical Staff, Center for Space Research
"...his job description should not be technician, but should be person who makes the lab work..."

"...all say they would never have gotten their tasks done without the help of Myron and that he is a pleasure to work with..."

Michael Moran Computing Support Specialist, Center for Cancer Research
"...he is one of those people who works hard behind the scenes, taking pleasure in a job well done without expecting any recognition..."

"...he has spent countless hours troubleshooting computers...manages to juggle the needs of our whole Center with apparent ease..."

Danforth Nicholas
Administrative Assistant, Mathematics

"...recommend Dan for his enthusiastic and reliable support, his resourcefulness and for never hesitating to go the extra mile..."

"...it is taking care of all of these small nuisances every day that he deserves credit for..."

Kenton Phillips Computer Network Manager, Center for Space Research
"...he keeps our very complicated network running like a clock..."

"...he was involved day and night to salvage what could be salvaged..."

Gloria Pless Administrative Assistant, Chemistry
"...she has consistently performed at a level that fully warrants this very special recognition..."

"...her awesome combination of competence, concern, work ethics and personal ethics...she is a gem who makes us all glow more brightly..."

Alla Skorokhod Administrative Assistant, EAPS
"...she simple figures out how to do everything in an efficient and pleasant manner..."

"...she patiently and pleasantly guides new people through the maze...she is a central person...the social glue for the people who work here..."

Darlene Slagle Personnel Administrator, Chemistry
"...she has always been extremely helpful, respectful, extraordinarily conscientious, efficient and dedicated employee..."

"...her way of analytical thinking has significantly improved personnel practices and procedures..."

Inna Slutsky Postdoctoral Associate, PCLM
"...her dedication to the advancement of neuroscience and the improvement of the human condition is impressive..."

"her great intelligence, uncommon work ethic and deep understanding of the problems inspires, encourages and challenges those around her to be the best they can be..."

Ann Thompson/Bong Kim

Media Technical Team
Technical Associates, Center for Cancer Research
"...their efforts to meet the demand have expanded productivity far beyond anything we had hoped for..."

"...they are certainly more dedicated to their work than anyone would expect them to be..."

Christine Titus Administrative Assistant, Laboratory for Nuclear Science
"...handles demands of her position with a very high degree of professionalism and intelligence..."

"...her skills as an administrator are unsurpassed..."

Matthew Walburn/Sonia Franklin -Sparrock

Networking Team
Computer Assistant/ Financial Coordinator, Mathematics
"...through their attention to detail, communication, technical and organizational skills, the network renovation project was completed with minimal complaints..."

"...their insight into the project resulted in changes to the scope of the project and reduced the cost..."

School of Science

Updated 2/25/04

Name of Awardee	Department	Excerpts from Nomination Letter
Robert Abruzzio	Assistant Group Leader, Bates Laboratory	"...his work is meticulous and professional...promotes quality craftsmanship..." "...he sets a very good example for others in the laboratory in his work ethic and productivity..."
Bates Electrical Shop Team: Thomas Boyden, Richard Heider, David Scoggins	Electrical Group, Bates Laboratory	"...they have delivered exceptional, timely and reliable service to the laboratory and have met some particularly demanding challenges..." ...the crew is attentive and prompt in their response to calls for assistance...they are a cracker-jack crew..."
John Armstrong	Administrative Officer, Brain & Cognitive Sciences	"...he is noted for his intelligent and creative approaches to issues..." "...he clearly expects excellent work from himself and those around him and works to inspire that through his own example..."
Tancredi Botto	Research Scientist, Bates Laboratory	"...he has been involved in a pivotal function in all these areas performing some tasks himself and guiding the work of the collaboration..." "..due to his leadership, determination and an extraordinary investment of his time, BLAST is now taking production data that will result in PhD theses for 13 graduate students..."
Technical Assistance Team: Frank Bushard & Sean Perry	Technical Assistants, Picower Center for Learning & Memory	"...their dedication, sacrifice and professionalism have been instrumental in advancing the research of the lab..." "...their attentional to detail and willingness to look at the science behind the task has made them invaluable to the quality of the projects..."
Carol Breen	Pappalardo & Communications Administrator, Physics	"...she deserves a great deal of credit for making the Pappalardo program work...she carries this all off with professionalism and grace..." "...last year's competition was accurately timed and went flawlessly and is the result of Carol's dedication and commitment and her desire to do more than just fulfill her tasks..."
Elizabeth Chadis	Development Officer, Physics	"...has made many creative contributions to our development effort...and initiated new approaches..." "...has infinite energy and constantly generates new ideas for helping the department reach our financial goals..."
Terry Clewley	Personnel Administrator, Center for Cancer Research	"...in a relatively short period of time, he has become an invaluable resource..." "...he is always willing to help out with any projects in addition to his HR responsibilities...he is an exemplary employee..."
Cynthia Henshall	Administrative Assistant, Picower Center for Learning & Memory	"...she consistently performs above and beyond the call of duty..." "...her creativity, organization, teamwork and diligence are all assets to PCLM and MIT..."
Catherine Lee	Research Scientist, Biology	"...her contributions to my lab have been outstanding and well beyond any normal expectations..." "...her efforts and impact on several projects will allow us to be competitive for funds for biodefense research..."
Janet MacLaughlin	Administrative Assistant, Chemistry	"...her rock of experience, her personal stability and wry humor, wise counsel and her sagacity have been indispensable..." "...handles all aspects of such needs with maximal care and efficiency and with a professionally human touch..."
Myron MacInnis	Research Technical Staff, Center for Space Research	"...his job description should not be technician, but should be person who makes the lab work..." "...all say they would never have gotten their tasks done without the help of Myron and that he is a pleasure to work with..."
Michael Moran	Computing Support Specialist, Center for Cancer Research	"...he is one of those people who works hard behind the scenes, taking pleasure in a job well done without expecting any recognition..." "...he has spent countless hours troubleshooting computers...manages to juggle the needs of our whole Center with apparent ease..."
Danforth Nicholas	Administrative Assistant, Mathematics	"...recommend Dan for his enthusiastic and reliable support, his resourcefulness and for never hesitating to go the extra mile..." "...it is taking care of all of these small nuisances every day that he deserves credit for..."
Kenton Phillips	Computer Network Manager, Center for Space Research	"...he keeps our very complicated network running like a clock..." "...he was involved day and night to salvage what could be salvaged..."
Gloria Pless	Administrative Assistant, Chemistry	"...she has consistently performed at a level that fully warrants this very special recognition..." "...her awesome combination of competence, concern, work ethics and personal ethics...she is a gem who makes us all glow more brightly..."
Alla Skorokhod	Administrative Assistant, EAPS	"...she simple figures out how to do everything in an efficient and pleasant manner..." "...she patiently and pleasantly guides new people through the maze...she is a central person...the social glue for the people who work here..."
Darlene Slagle	Personnel Administrator, Chemistry	"...she has always been extremely helpful, respectful, extraordinarily conscientious, efficient and dedicated employee..." "...her way of analytical thinking has significantly improved personnel practices and procedures..."
Inna Slutsky	Postdoctoral Associate, PCLM	"...her dedication to the advancement of neuroscience and the improvement of the human condition is impressive..." "her great intelligence, uncommon work ethic and deep understanding of the problems inspires, encourages and challenges those around her to be the best they can be..."
Ann Thompson/Bong Kim Media Technical Team	Technical Associates, Center for Cancer Research	"...their efforts to meet the demand have expanded productivity far beyond anything we had hoped for..." "...they are certainly more dedicated to their work than anyone would expect them to be..."
Christine Titus	Administrative Assistant, Laboratory for Nuclear Science	"...handles demands of her position with a very high degree of professionalism and intelligence..." "...her skills as an administrator are unsurpassed..."
Matthew Walburn/Sonia Franklin -Sparrock Networking Team	Computer Assistant/ Financial Coordinator, Mathematics	"...through their attention to detail, communication, technical and organizational skills, the network renovation project was completed with minimal complaints..." "...their insight into the project resulted in changes to the scope of the project and reduced the cost..."